American Orient Express
Crew Sleeping Car
PACIFIC STAR
800744

Built in 1956 by Pullman Standard as UP LA GANDE, a 5-bedroom/buffet/lounge. The lounge was known as the Redwood Club. Rebuilt in 1965 as 11 bedroom sleeper STAR RANGE. UP number 1704 added in 1969. To Amtrak 2253 in 1971, rebuilt with HEP as AMTK 2233, purchased by AOE in 2002.

Image: CC Rails

Image: Todd Schannuth May 8, 2002 at Los Angeles

Image: G. Gerard, Feb 1, 1999 at Savannah, GA

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